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Saturday, July 25, 2015

 

MARCHING BAND CAMP

Just wanted to remind you of the following dates for our upcoming Band Camp:

Monday, July 27 - music practice (6:00-7:30 PM) - although this practice is not mandatory, it is highly recommended as we're working through cuts and transitions in our fall show music. It really helps to have a large musical group so I can get the full musical effect. So, please, if you are in town, have your student attend Monday's practice.

Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14 - Band Camp begins at WVHS. Refer to the packet that was sent out a few weeks ago. If you didn't get one, please email me at jim.loucks@wvsd.org

This year's show, "Outta This World," promises to be very entertaining... you won't want to miss it.

Thank you.

Jim Loucks, Director of Bands
West Valley High School

# posted by Unknown @ 5:12 PM

Friday, June 26, 2015

 

YOU BORED? THEN ATTEND THESE 2015 MARCHING BAND SHOW MUSIC PRACTICES!

If you are in town, please plan on attending two (2) Marching Band Show Music Practices on these dates:

Monday, July 13 (6:00 - 7:30 PM) - WVHS Band Room (Horns/Drumline/Front Ensemble)
Monday, July 27 (6:00 - 7:30 PM) - WVHS Band Room (Horns/Drumline/Front Ensemble)

All musicians are encouraged to attend these practices!!!

Jim Loucks, Director of Bands

# posted by Unknown @ 9:59 PM
 

CALIFORNIA, HERE WE COME!

The 2016 WVHS Band and Color Guard Trip to San Francisco, California, has been approved by the West Valley School District Board of Directors!!! 

The following groups will be competing at the 2016 Heritage Music Festival: 

Wind Ensemble/Concert Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Marching Band and Color Guard.

Here are the dates of the trip:  March 30 - April 4 (proposed)

Final details will be available at our Barbeque on August 14 @ 5:00 PM at WVHS.

Watch for updates in your email and/or on our website.

Jim Loucks, Director of Bands 

# posted by Unknown @ 9:36 PM

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

 

2014-2015 Color Guard Selected

Congratulations to the following girls who have been selected as members the 2014-2015 WVHS Color Guard (grade level for next year in parenthesis):

 

Margaux Albright (11)
Emily Brown (9)
Paige DeFord (10)
Justyna Dokken (10)
Meseret Dokken (11)
Jordyn Fouts (10)
Shelby Johnson (11)
Daphne Layman (11)
MacKenzie Long (11)
Cheyenne Longie (11)
Tesa Neel (12)
Jaynee Nelson (10)
Kiah Rhoads (12)
Kasandra Shores (11)
Kaitlyn Tritt (9)

A special welcome to the 6 new girls who will be joining the 9 returning girls from this year's Color Guard.




 
 


# posted by Unknown @ 7:01 PM

Sunday, April 27, 2014

 

2014 State Solo Festival Results

Good news continues with the WVHS Band Program...

Congratulations to Kayla DeVleming, senior Contralto Clarinet soloist, who received an Excellent rating (II) at the 2014 Washington Music Educators Association Solo Festival. Held on the campus of Central Washington University (Ellensburg), she competed against 20 of the finest high school musicians in the state. These students represent all WIAA classifications (B/1A/2A/3A/4A), and awards are only given to the top three musicians in each instrument grouping.

The "excellent" rating is defined as follows, "An outstanding performance lacking only minimal artistic and technical characteristics. This would certainly be a Superior rating at the regional contest level. Congratulations, Kayla, on a job well done!!!

# posted by Unknown @ 7:52 AM

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

 

CONGRATULATIONS...

DRUM MAJORS SELECTED
The following students have been selected as WVHS Drum Majors for the 2014-2015 school year:

 Kelly Clinton (12) - Second year
Hannah Dedera (12) - First year

DRUM LINE SELECTED
The following students have been selected as members of the 2014-2015 WVHS Drum Line:

SNARE DRUMS
DD Cloy (12) - SD Captain
Aaron Hollingsworth (10)
Danielle Matson (9)

TENOR DRUMS
Jake McNorton (11) - TD Captain
Xander McMinn (12)

BASS DRUMS
Morgan Ulbright (11)
Rayanne Spang (12) - BD Captain
Sierra Broyles (9)
Zach Espinoza (10)

COLOR GUARD TRYOUTS UPCOMING
Tryouts for the 2014-2015 WVHS Color Guard will begin this week...

Thursday, April 24 (6:30 - 7:40 AM) - Main Gym @ WVHS
Friday, April 25 (6:30 - 7:40 AM) - Main Gym @ WVHS
Monday, April 28 (6:30 - 7:40 AM) - Main Gym @ WVHS
Tuesday, April 29 (6:30 - 7:40 AM) - Main Gym @ WVHS

The new Color Guard will be announced later on Tuesday, April 29.



# posted by Unknown @ 7:39 PM

Saturday, April 12, 2014

 

CALIFORNIA TRIP... A HUGE SUCCESS!!!

The West Valley High School Band and Color Guard just returned from their trip to Southern California. The 52 students competed at a very high level on a national stage in the Disneyland Resort Parade (Anaheim) and the Heritage Music Festival (Fullerton). There were 1800 total performers (Band, Choir and Strings). Our students received the following awards:

  • Percussion Ensemble (1st Place - AA Division) (Silver Medal)
  • Wind Ensemble (2nd Place - AA Division) (Silver Medal)
  • Jazz Band (3rd Place - AA Division) (Silver Medal)
  • Marching Band and Color Guard @ Disneyland Resort (Silver Medal)
  • Color Guard (Bronze Medal)
Our very own, Kayla DeVleming, was the ONLY recipient of the 2014 Disneyland "Stand Strong" award, which is presented to one student who has overcome many personal obstacles in life to become an outstanding musician and citizen. She received an autographed hand drawing from one of the Disneyland animators... it is very cool! Kayla, we are so proud of you!!! 

Special "thank you" to our wonderful Chaperones, who not only sacrificed financially, but gave up the luxury of having an 8-hour sleep... as they now know, they don't exist on any West Valley High School Band trips. Thank you, chaperones:

Diane Clinton, Shelley Cloy, Diana Fetters, Kevin and Lisa Freeman, Dan Hansen, Danielle Healey, Mark Jackson, Sue Long, Cari Roderick, and Bill Vaughn. Special thanks to Jody Pope, Color Guard.

And, to our great bus drivers from Alpha & Omega... Larry, Curtis and Herb... you're the best!

Finally, to our students... you made all of us proud... congratulations on a job well done!!!

# posted by Unknown @ 4:57 PM

Monday, October 28, 2013

 

Video of WVHS Marching Band at Puget Sound Festival of Bands

Video courtesy of Tom Clemans



# posted by Edward @ 10:33 PM

Sunday, October 27, 2013

 

WVHS Eagles Everett Band Competition Results

West Valley High School
- Winner A Division

 Caption Awards for
- High Music
- High General Effect
- Best Color

1st time to win this category/event in 4 years!

# posted by Edward @ 7:10 PM

Thursday, May 23, 2013

 

Festival of Bands Concert - May 28

Festival of Bands Concert - Tuesday, May 28, at 6:30 PM in the Main Events Gym at WVHS. Students need to wear dressy concert clothing! Dessert, Awards followed by a 2014 Trip Meeting. ALL incoming freshmen and their parents are invited to attend all of the activities after the concert.

# posted by Unknown @ 2:49 PM

Sunday, May 19, 2013

 

West Valley High School marching in the 2013 Lilac Festival and Armed Forces Day Parade

The cool dance number is the last scene in this 8 minute video. Enjoy!

# posted by Edward @ 2:53 PM

Friday, May 17, 2013

 

West Valley band to showcase talent at Shock game

West Valley band to showcase talent at Shock game
Will feature students from not only the high school, but also the elementary and middle school music programs.


# posted by Edward @ 11:13 PM

Saturday, May 11, 2013

 

2013 Junior Lilac Parade Results


Band – Div 1                            
1st Place………………………………..……..…………………West Valley Elementary

Band – Div. 2                            
1st Place…………………………………….........................Centennial Middle School


# posted by Edward @ 9:49 PM

Monday, November 12, 2012

 

Congratulations!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Christian LaPlante, senior Trumpet student, has been selected as a member of the 2013 Washington All-State Concert Band. The Washington All-State Concert Band will rehearse and perform during the All-Northwest Music Educator's Conference, which will be held in Portland, Oregon (February 2013). Congratulations to Christian and his family for a well-deserved honor!

Jim Loucks
Director of Bands

# posted by Edward @ 8:51 PM

Sunday, October 28, 2012

 

Video of the West Valley - Puget Sound Festival of Bands Performance

Here it is - you can watch on Youtube or in the embedded video viewer. Click on the viewer "gear" (options) to select 720p HD, if you wish.


# posted by Edward @ 8:36 PM

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